Correction: This story is updated to reflect that Allen Barbre was traded. Early reports from the team indicated that Barbre had been released, however that changed when he was traded before the release was made official.

PHILADELPHIA - It only seemed like a matter of time before the Eagles would release Marcus Smith, their first-round pick in 2014.

And that time came Wednesday when the Eagles waived the defensive end in a mini roster shake up that also included the departure of left guard Allen Barbre. The moves came one day before the Eagles' first full-squad workout of training camp.

Smith, however, never lived up to expectations. He didn't start a game in three seasons and never played more than 21 percent of the defensive snaps, which he did last season.

Smith, who had 14.5 sacks as a senior at Louisville, had just 4.0 in three seasons with the Eagles, including a career-high 2.5 last season.

But the Eagles made it clear during the offseason that they were ready to move on by drafting Derek Barnett in the first round and adding veteran Chris Long as a free agent. That left Smith behind those two, along with starter Brandon Graham, as well as Vinny Curry.

Smith didn't help his cause, either, by skipping the first three weeks of the organized team activities in May and June. The OTAs were voluntary, but it seemed strange for Smith to miss them since he was expected to be fighting for a roster spot.

Smith reported to the mandatory minicamp from June 13-15. He was asked then if he saw a future with the Eagles.

The Eagles initially announced Wednesday afternoon that Barbre had been released, shortly after offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Isaac Seumalo would be the starter at left guard.

But before the move was official, the Eagles were able to trade Barbre to the Denver Broncos for a a conditional late-round draft pick in 2019. Barbre, the 33-year-old veteran, was the full-time starter at left guard the past two seasons.

Barbre was entering his 10th season while Seumalo was the Eagles' third-round draft pick in 2016.

Before Barbre was released, Reich was asked what he was looking for in competition at that position. He began his answer by saying, unprompted, that Seumalo is the starter.

"And it's then just competition from there," Reich said. "That's the great thing about training camp and the great thing about this business. It's so stinking competitive, it's what the guys love about it, it's what we love about it. So, again, it will play itself out."

Last season, Seumalo started four games in place of injured players -- one at left guard, two at right guard and one at right tackle. Seumalo has also worked at center during the spring practices. The Eagles expected Seumalo to be in the mix for a starting job this season.

Barbre, a fourth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2007, had been a journeyman until signing with the Eagles, his fourth team, in 2013. Barbre had only started five games in his first six seasons.

He earned a starting job with the Eagles in 2014 before breaking his ankle in the season opener, which ended his season. But he started all 16 games in 2015 and started 12 games last season while missing four games with a hamstring injury.

The Eagles have Chance Warmack and Stefen Wisniewski as possible backups at left guard.